Between the Salto and Turano rivers, on the border between Lazio and Abruzzo, in the Province of Rieti, is the Navegna and Cervia Mountains Regional Nature Reserve . The green area covers a good 3600 hectares, includes nine municipalities in the area and crosses numerous streams and watercourses. A unique place for its landscape aspects with the two valleys: the Obito valley and the Riancoli ditch, these basins are real gorges bordered by carbonic rock walls, and karst wells and caves can also be found in the area.
Between pools and natural slides, the Riancoli ditch
The trekking route to the Riancoli ditch is not particularly difficult, starting a few dozen meters from the parking lot, just before the entrance to the reserve. The gorge that you walk through has a horizontal course, full of slides among the rocks, natural pools and pools to cross. For those who love torrents and paths in the water, the Riancoli ditch itinerary is really a lot of fun and it is also possible, always taking great care, to dive in at least seven places. For the hike, which lasts four hours, proper equipment is required and it is good to follow the advice of an experienced guide of the places.
Hiking info
Asd Natura Abruzzo
Canyoning-Italy
How do you get
Valley access – From the highway exit of Carsoli (Rome-L’Aquila), turn left and follow the signs for Rieti, Turania. Continue on the provincial road until you reach an intersection with signs for Collalto Sabino (about 11 km from the exit), turn right just before the bridge over the Fosso di Riancoli. After 200 m, near a hairpin bend on the right, park the car.
Upstream access – Continue to Collalto Sabino. Near the village turn right taking the road downhill. After a few km turn left in the direction of Collegiove, pass a crossroads with signs for Nespolo and continue further until you cross a bridge over the Riancoli ditch, after 100m turn left onto a dirt road that runs alongside the ditch. Continue on the dirt road to its end, about 1 km, where you can park your car.
photo: Guglielmo Di Camillo, ASD Natura Abruzzo
